Unwind in the Woods: forest bathing at Salcey

Schedule

Fri Dec 12 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

Salcey Forest | Northampton, EN

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Relax and connect with nature
About this Event

Join us for a journey among the beautiful trees of Salcey, home to ancient oaks and once part of a medieval royal hunting forest. With its origins in the Japanese art of Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing involves immersing ourselves in the woods. Tuning in to our senses lets us relax and reconnect with nature, while research is beginning to reveal how time spent under the canopy of trees gives us a mental and physical boost.

Your 2-hour session will involve a gentle walk through the forest, with regular stops for a series of sensory activities designed to calm body and mind.

Your guide will be Liz Burfield, who trained as a forest bathing guide having experienced first-hand the benefits of mindfulness and nature on depression. Her sessions are friendly, down to earth, and suitable for anyone who enjoys being outdoors.

If you’d like to know more about forest bathing, your guide Liz, or what previous participants have said about Wilder Lives sessions, please visit https://www.wilderlives.co.uk.

HELPFUL TO KNOW:

  • For Forestry England members with a discount code: when you click on 'Get tickets' a pop-up window will open. Please use the 'promo code' box at the top of this window to enter your code and then click 'apply' BEFORE proceeding to checkout.
  • Parking: parking at Salcey is free for Forestry England members. For non-Forestry England members - to save on the normal cost of £8, please ensure you pre-book your parking with us when buying your ticket. You will then be able to park either all day (term time weekdays) or for up to an hour after the finish time for your session (weekends and holidays) for just £3.80, giving you the chance to enjoy a more time in the woods or a snack at the cafe during your visit!
  • During the session we are likely to cover 1-2 kilometres – this will be at a slow pace. Unfortunately, however, Unwind in the Woods at Salcey is not currently suitable for anyone using a wheelchair, or with severe mobility limitations – if you have any questions or concerns please contact Liz for a chat prior to booking.
  • The full event terms and conditions, including information on cancellations and refunds, can be found here: https://wilderlives.co.uk/session-terms-and-conditions/.

Your booking confirmation email will contain a link to a registration form, plus all the details about where to meet, what to wear and bring etc - please read it carefully and complete the form as soon as possible. We will also send you a reminder closer to the event!

ALTERNATIVE DATES / VENUES:

For more forest bathing sessions at Salcey on alternative dates click on 'by Wilder Lives' (under the 'About the organiser' section below). For alternative venues visit our website / Facebook page (details below).

HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

If you'd like any more information, or have any questions at all, please contact Liz Burfield:

07779 724818

[email protected]

www.wilderlives.co.uk

Instagram / Facebook - wilderlivesuk

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Where is it happening?

Salcey Forest, Wootton Road, Northampton, United Kingdom

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Tickets

GBP 4.82 to GBP 25.08

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